Connecting rod catcher slot

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11828367
APP PUB NO 20230341050A1
SERIAL NO

17728205

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A connecting rod includes an elongated body having a first connection end and a second connection end and an intermediate portion extending between the first connection end and the second connection end. The first connection end includes a cylindrical opening configured to receive a bushing and a link pin. The first connection end includes a first side face and a second side face each raised relative to the intermediate portion, the first side face includes a recessed slot that communicates with the cylindrical opening and an outer edge of the first side face. The slots can optionally be provided on the second side face, giving the connecting rod one or more slots on each side, which lubricate the link pin with splash oil.

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AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING INCONE DAUCH DRIVE DETROIT MI 48211

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Letourneau, Steven White Lake, US 2 5
Murrish, Dale E Troy, US 12 51

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